Ruger Curiosity?

[Baxter6551]

I'm fortunate to have the Father in Laws 6 inch blue, a super slick 4 inch stainless with Millet sights that belonged to my gunsmith buddy and a recently acquired speed six 2.75 inch. My buddy did trigger work on the 6 inch and speed six. All three are fantastic guns. Yes, not a Smith but ….

 

[swede4198b]

I have a blue Speed Six I bought new in 1974 that I have put at least 10,000 rounds through it and it still locks up tight. I paid $65 and the SS model was going for $75.

 

[cowboy94916]

I bought a service six from a friend of my brothers a number of years back. It had been so neglected that the action didn't work. I wasn't sure I could fix it so bought it for parts money. Well was I wrong, took it home, took it apart, and cleaned everything. Wow, it was a great shooter, nice action and like new. I really liked it and when my daughter was given a choice of what she wanted for a Christmas present she picked it over other guns I had. Along with lifetime supply of free reloaded ammo of course lol.

 

[Reloader Fred]

I've got about a dozen Rugers, all Blackhawks and Single sixes. They range from .22 LR to .45 Colt/.45 acp combo guns. I have two of the Singles Sixes in .32 H&R, plus a Blackhawk with a 9x23 Winchester cylinder. Good guns.

Hope this helps.

Fred

 

[swagmeister]

Ruger Security Sixes are far from "unpopular" or "inexpensive." I've had many over 50+ years of collecting in all finishes, calibers, and barrel lengths. They are solid, dependable weapons that will give years of trouble free service. Put one up against say a Colt Python .357 and start shooting .357 rounds and see which one shoots loose very quickly! They have never been as smooth in the action as a Smith or Colt, but they have never failed to give good service after many thousands of rounds thru them. And they are fairly accurate also. I am curious as to what your 3 digit number is? Seems like only a few years ago, you could find a nice used one in excellent condition for $250-$300 but I don't see that nowadays.

 

[vulcan73]

In today's world, local shops seem to only stock Glocks because that's all the public sees and hears about. I have one Glock (G27, gen 3) and have zero plans for another. I also have a Security Six that sat in my locker more than 20 years unfired, a leftover from my kitchen table FFL days. I've fired it in recent years and she's one sweet wheel gun. My next gun will be a Security Six, 2.75", SS. When I have the bucks, I'll give whatever it takes to acquire it if it's in good condition. Also, I have Ruger Super Blackhawks in 44 Mag and 45 Long Colt plus the SR series: SR45, SR40, SR9, SR9C, SR40C. Ruger never made my dream gun, SR45C.

Oooops...forgot the 10/22 rifle and Mark V pistol and the 44Mag Carbine.

 

[Imissedagain]

A Snub Bullseye project, that I mentioned in another thread.
Believed to be for an N frame, now bedded to the Sec6.
Lotsa whittling to follow, to fit my hand.
RenWax was the release agent.